Willow Dock
Rumex salicifolius
zones 2-6
40 seeds
Willow Dock, (Rumex salicifolius), is a species of flowering plant in the knotweed family known by the common names willow dock and willow-leaved dock. It is native to much of western North America. The inflorescence of this plant consists of a series of clusters of green flowers, turning to red as they ripen. There are up to 20 flowers in each cluster, and each flower hangs from a pedicel. It is an important food and host plant for Lycaena rubidus larvae. This plant usually is green and found on rocky slopes, and in margins. The bloom period for this plant is June through September.
Since stored seed is more difficult to germinate, direct sowing seeds in autumn brings the most success, as long as you experience temperatures of 40 degrees F or below for a good part of the winter.
Start Willow Dock from seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last predicted frost. Sow the seeds in normal potting soil, and put the plant in a warm, sunny location. In about 14-21 days, the seeds will begin to germinate.
Rumex salicifolius
zones 2-6
40 seeds
Willow Dock, (Rumex salicifolius), is a species of flowering plant in the knotweed family known by the common names willow dock and willow-leaved dock. It is native to much of western North America. The inflorescence of this plant consists of a series of clusters of green flowers, turning to red as they ripen. There are up to 20 flowers in each cluster, and each flower hangs from a pedicel. It is an important food and host plant for Lycaena rubidus larvae. This plant usually is green and found on rocky slopes, and in margins. The bloom period for this plant is June through September.
Since stored seed is more difficult to germinate, direct sowing seeds in autumn brings the most success, as long as you experience temperatures of 40 degrees F or below for a good part of the winter.
Start Willow Dock from seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last predicted frost. Sow the seeds in normal potting soil, and put the plant in a warm, sunny location. In about 14-21 days, the seeds will begin to germinate.
Rumex salicifolius
zones 2-6
40 seeds
Willow Dock, (Rumex salicifolius), is a species of flowering plant in the knotweed family known by the common names willow dock and willow-leaved dock. It is native to much of western North America. The inflorescence of this plant consists of a series of clusters of green flowers, turning to red as they ripen. There are up to 20 flowers in each cluster, and each flower hangs from a pedicel. It is an important food and host plant for Lycaena rubidus larvae. This plant usually is green and found on rocky slopes, and in margins. The bloom period for this plant is June through September.
Since stored seed is more difficult to germinate, direct sowing seeds in autumn brings the most success, as long as you experience temperatures of 40 degrees F or below for a good part of the winter.
Start Willow Dock from seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last predicted frost. Sow the seeds in normal potting soil, and put the plant in a warm, sunny location. In about 14-21 days, the seeds will begin to germinate.